50-Up Circus

Later in life, some older adults begin quietly editing their lives, deciding certain adventures are “not for people my age”, or that challenge, creativity and ambition belong to the young.

We believe something different.

Circus can bring joy, connection and possibility at every age.

50-Up Circus is a Sydney-based registered not-for-profit, helping adults aged 50 and over explore circus, develop genuine skills, build confidence and discover a community in which they can belong and be fully visible.

Through workshops, community partnerships and performances, we create opportunities for older adults to keep becoming more.
Through these activities we aim to bring the joy and possibility of circus to others.

Growing older shouldn’t mean becoming less adventurous, less ambitious or less visible.

Don’t quietly edit your life. Follow 50-Up Circus to discover what’s possible.

The profits from our stage performances are used to help bring circus workshops to a wider community.

The 50-Up Circus initiative celebrates performers aged 50 and over who are proving that age is no barrier to circus arts.

Through a collaboration with Sydney Trapeze School, we provide opportunities for beginners to learn circus disciplines like trapeze, acrobatics, aerials, and more. Our showcases give more seasoned 50-up performers the chance to shine, share their unique talents, and inspire others.

50-Up Circus ... where age is celebrated, and it's never too late to run away with the circus!